Driver Operator questions with verified answers graded A+

Driver Operator questions with
verified answers graded A+

__________ is defined as keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness of readiness. - correct
answer ✔✔ B. maintenance



Checking and documenting the oil level, radiator coolant, fuel level, tires and visible and audible
warning signals is normally considered to be part of________ maintenance. - correct answer
✔✔ A. Daily



All of the statements about an ammeter listed below are correct Except: - correct answer ✔✔ D.
an ammeter only indicates the amount of current flowing into the battery.



Checking for voltage electrolyte level and corrosion are all the steps in inspecting: - correct
answer ✔✔ D. the battery



the manufacturer's manual will_______ the Society of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E) number for
the engine oil. - correct answer ✔✔ B. Recommend



The oil pressure gauge indicates the: - correct answer ✔✔ B. supply of oil being delivered is
adequate



To ________ means to restore or replace that which has become inoperable. - correct answer
✔✔ Repair



which of the following is not an electrical system? - correct answer ✔✔ flowmeter

,which of the following conditions could be found while doing routine maintenance on a
battery? - correct answer ✔✔ Both loose tie- downs & corrosion around the battery
connections



Batteries produce explosive_________ gas when being charged. - correct answer ✔✔ Hydrogen



Shutting down a diesel engine immediately after full- load operation may result in: - correct
answer ✔✔ Turbo seizure



It is important to maintain __________ of fuel, since you cannot predict how long an apparatus
may run during emergency operations. - correct answer ✔✔ A full tank



In an acceptance test , a fully loaded pumper must be able to come to full stop from 20 mph
within: - correct answer ✔✔ 35 feet



If a jurisdiction is above 2,000 feet elevation, a___________ test must be preformed. - correct
answer ✔✔ Engine overload



In an acceptance test, a fully loaded pumper must be able to accelerate to _______mph in 25
seconds. - correct answer ✔✔ 35



In an acceptance test, a full loaded pumper must be able to accelerate to 35 mph in
______seconds. - correct answer ✔✔ 25



The dry vacuum test requires a reading at the end of 5 mins during which no more than
_______ inches of vac should be lost. - correct answer ✔✔ 10



Maintenance records for all fire department apparatus should be maintained and documented
by the: - correct answer ✔✔ Driver/ Operator

, Before turning corners or approaching curves, the Driver/ Operator should: - correct answer
✔✔ Shift a standard transmission into a lower gear.



The most common cause of fire apparatus skidding is: - correct answer ✔✔ Both

Driving too fast for road conditions & weight shifts of heavy apparatus



Apparatus are most likely to be involved in an accident at: - correct answer ✔✔ Intersections



For safe operation and driving of fire apparatus, the driver should: - correct answer ✔✔ not
exceed 10 mph when leaving station.



not race the engine when not moving



be aware that lights and siren may not be heard or seen.



all above are correct.



A driver/operator of an emergency vehicle who does not obey state local, or departmental
driving regulations is: - correct answer ✔✔ Subject to criminal and civil prosecution



Unless specifically exmept, when driving fire apparatus, the fire apparatus operators/drivers are
generally subject to any/all: - correct answer ✔✔ Statues, rules, regulations, and ordinances



You are responding to an emergency on a 3 lane highway during moderately heavy traffic
conditions.

You are in the center lane.